TOKYO — Gold and silver ornamental samurai helmets went on sale for tens of thousands of dollars at a Japanese jewelry store on Thursday (March 17) ahead of an annual festival for boys. Samurai ...

SETO, Aichi Prefecture—As Japan prepares to celebrate Children's Day on May 5, one of its long-standing traditions is taking on a modern twist and gaining international appeal. At ceramic manufacturer ...

Ceramic samurai warrior helmets are seen in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, in west Japan. At Meizan Ceramics Industry Co.'s Shigarakiyaki pottery studio in the city, shipping of the ceramic samurai helmets ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. In Japanese, they're called "kawari kabuto" (変わり兜), which is often translated as "unusual helmets." They're some of the most interesting head armor ...